Category: News
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Piedrahita World Championships
So there I was watching the LiveTracking for task 2 of the World Championships in Piedrahita at lunchtime today, and very exciting it was too. I was also enjoying the running email commentary I was having with three friends, pretending to be experts from the comfort of our own armchairs. The task was difficult at…
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More info about the Impress 3
Advance has updated its website giving more details about the Impress 3 including sizing charts and technical specifications. I had the opportunity to look at Bruce Goldsmith’s prototype at the North-South Cup last weekend and I have to say it was amazingly light – I could easily pick it up in one hand, and that…
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More news on the Impress 3
Advance have posted a news item on their website – click here for full details. The IMPRESS 3 is expected to come on to the market at the beginning of June 2011. Based on LIGHTNESS technology the new IMPRESS 3 has been optimised specifically in terms of its weight, aerodynamics and comfort. The IMPRESS 3…
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Flying the Sigma 8 29
Last Friday a big cardboard box arrived at my office. A quick peak inside confirmed it was what I was hoping it would be – the only Sigma 8 29 in the country! Fantastic, I thought, I’m going to be the first person in the UK to fly one! I cycled the two miles and…
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Demo Sigma 8 29 available soon!
Yay, I’m going to be the first person in the UK to fly the S8 29 as the demo glider is coming to me first in the next couple of days! Does anyone else want a flight? The demo glider is in hot demand all over the country, so please only respond if you’re thinking…
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First UK sighting of the Sigma 8 in the wild…! [1]
Pembrokeshire Paragliding CFI Nick Bamber is clearly enjoying his new Sigma 8 25 if his comments on his YouTube channel are anything to go by… “This was first flight on the new Advance Sigma 8. Blown away by this glider and chuffed to own it!! Possibly, no probably (but I need to spend some more…
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Sigma 8 technical film posted…
This short film describes some of the technology used in the Sigma 8… Youtube link
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4.5kg Impress 3 available in early summer…
The Impress 3 was announced at the recent THERMIK Trade Fair at Sindelfingen… Advance harnesses at the Thermik Trade Fair It doesn’t have a seat board and therefore offers a high level of comfort. In addition the new harness is much lighter and more compact: it weighs around 4.5kg and its EN/LTF approved foam protector…
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Sigma 8 demo availability
The first Sigma 8 25’s are now in the country, 29’s are arriving at the end of March, 27’s at the beginning of April and the 23 at the begining of May. Please contact me if you’d like to arrange a demo.
Advance paragliders in the West Country 